Why work here? 

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022?23. Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries. 

We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. 

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! 

We are home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States. At Cedars-Sinai, we treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments. Our faculty and attending physicians provide deep competency across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women?s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension. 

What will you be doing: 

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership, and patient care management across the health care continuum from preventative, acute care through discharge. A Nurse Practitioner?s practice incorporates both independent decision-making abilities and collaboration with the board certified/eligible physician to provide expert care to the patients. 

Oversee care for the patients in the Cardiac Surgery ICU ranging from CABG and valve replacement/repairs to implantable VADs, Heart and Lung transplants, ECMO, aortic dissections, and aneurysm repairs 

Perform bedside procedures within the scope of service, write progress notes, participate in daily rounds, write orders, dictate discharge notes, and participate in hospital wide quality improvement initiatives 

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care. 

Experience Requirements: 

One (1) plus years of experience as Nurse Practitioner, preferably in cardiothoracic surgery preferred. 

Two (2) plus years of acute care nursing experience. 

Two (2) plus years of experience managing cardiothoracic surgery patients or cardiac patients preferred. 

ICU experience required. 

Working knowledge of managing device patients preferred. 

Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements: 

Master of Nursing Degree 

Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered 

Current State of California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License 

National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner 

Current DEA license and Furnishing Number 

Current ACLS certification required